SOLUTION: Solve (finding a least common denominators). 5/3x + 3/x = 1 Thanks in advance for anyone who can help!! :)

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Question 189704This question is from textbook Prentice Hall Algebra 1
: Solve (finding a least common denominators).
5/3x + 3/x = 1
Thanks in advance for anyone who can help!! :) This question is from textbook Prentice Hall Algebra 1

Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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5%2F%283x%29+%2B+3%2F%28x%29+=+1+ Start with the given equation.


cross%283x%29%285%2Fcross%283x%29%29+%2B+3%2Across%28x%29%283%2Fcross%28x%29%29+=+1%283x%29+ Multiply EVERY term by the LCD 3x to clear out the fractions.


5%2B3%283%29=3x Simplify


5%2B9=3x Multiply


14=3x Combine like terms.


14%2F3=x Divide both sides by 3 to isolate x.


x=14%2F3 Rearrange the equation.



So the solution is x=14%2F3 which is approximately